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Search.mycurrentnewsxp.com

Posted by on January 18, 2016 No comments
Search.mycurrentnewsxp.com

Not every single search provider on the web is equally as beneficial, and Search.mycurrentnewsxp.com proves that. This suspicious search tool does not provide search results as expected, and it is capable of tracking computer users. If you do not want to have your virtual activity tracked and analyzed, this is the first program you need to eliminate from your operating system. Next, check for the related browser extension (MyCurrentNewsXP) and third-party software that, in some cases, enters the computer bundled with this hijacker. We identify this strange search tool as a hijacker because it can change your homepage and search provider settings, and, even if it is done with your permission, it can be dangerous. If you are still not sure why you should remove Search.mycurrentnewsxp.com from your web browsers, read this report and, if needed, use the comments section below to discuss this further. Read more »

Search.softorama.com

Posted by on January 15, 2016 No comments
Search.softorama.com

Search.softorama.com search engine usually replaces the default search provider on the Google Chrome browser after users install an extension called Search by Softorama from the Chrome Store (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/search-by-softorama/egjpneeldkigoemadblidfdjmmbohacd). It should be mentioned that another search engine, i.e. Softorama.searchalgo.com might be set too if you install the extension. This depends on many factors. Many users add this extension because they believe its promises to enable them to find popular web pages easily and quickly. We do not think that it will really do that. Besides, there are many user’s complains that Search By Softorama simply applies changes to the browser and does not do anything useful at all. Specialists say that the extension is designed to work or Google Chrome mainly; however, there is a possibility that other versions which will set Search.softorama.com on Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox exist as well. Read more »

FileShareFanatic Toolbar

Posted by on January 15, 2016 No comments
FileShareFanatic Toolbar

FileShareFanatic Toolbar is an annoying app/extension that is very difficult to eliminate fully from your operating system, especially if you install it onto Internet Explorer. This toolbar creates multiple registry keys and adds files, as well as tracking cookies. Eliminating them all manually can be a tiresome, annoying task; however, it needs to be performed. Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers have tested this suspicious extension, and the first thing that was found was that it is a clone of YourTemplateFinder Toolbar, FlightSearch Toolbar, GameTrekkers Toolbar, and other apps developers by Mindspark Interactive Network, Inc. All of these toolbars have separate websites; however, they are all hosted on the same IP, 74.113.233.180, located in the United States. Free.filesharefanatic.com/index.jhtml is the website that was set up to represent the toolbar whose removal we are discussing in this report. Read more »

YourSpeedTestNow

Posted by on January 15, 2016 No comments
YourSpeedTestNow

If you are interested in testing your Internet connection speed, you have to be careful about the tools you choose to use. YourSpeedTestNow is one of the many suspicious, potentially unreliable tools that might offer a seemingly attractive service just to trick you into acting in a way that would benefit someone else. In this case, we are talking about third-party service providers and advertisers that can use this suspicious extension to learn more about you, your browsing habits, and possibly expose you to sponsored links. If you do not want to be tracked by unknown parties, and you are not interested in being exposed to potentially misleading ads, you need to eliminate software that is associated with this kind of activity. Unfortunately, most users who are dealing with the removal of YourSpeedTestNow also find that they need to get rid of a browser hijacker. Continue reading to learn how to recognize these suspicious programs and how to deal with them. Read more »

Saver

Posted by on January 14, 2016 No comments
Saver

Saver is an ad-supported program that is available on savey.net. Some users come across this website themselves and download this program; however, we are sure that it is spread in a different way too because this software is rather prevalent. If Saver ever manages to enter your system too, you will notice its folder called Saver in C:\Program Files (x86) (C:\ Program Files). This folder will contain such files as IEPluginSetup.msi, Microsoft.mshtml.dll, SaverSolution.msi, and System.Data.SQLite.dll. Even though Saver looks rather decent, we suggest that you remove it from your system because this program is not that useful and trustworthy as it seems to be. In fact, this product might even put your system into danger, whereas commercial ads this program shows might interfere with your browsing activities and redirect you to untrustworthy web pages. There is a huge risk that you will encounter undesirable software there, so if you do not want to encounter malicious software, delete Saver from the system right now. Read more »

NanoLocker

Posted by on January 14, 2016 No comments
NanoLocker

If you have never encountered ransomware applications before, you might be confused to see NanoLocker on your screen. However, if your desktop was adorned with a red notification that tells you owe somebody money, then you have definitely been infected with this malicious program. A ransomware program is a type of computer infection that promises to undo the effects of its payload if you pay a predetermined amount of money via Darknet channels. It goes without saying that users should never give their money away to cyber criminals. Your job right now is to remove NanoLocker from your computer, and then safeguard it so that similar intruders would never enter it again. Read more »

PackageTracking Toolbar

Posted by on January 13, 2016 No comments
PackageTracking Toolbar

PackageTracking Toolbar promises to help you track packages and provide you with printable coupons. Whether you order packages using FedEX, UPS, or USPS, this toolbar claims that it can help you track all your packages, and many users are attracted by this promise. Although this tool might seem useful, in reality, it only provides links to websites that you might be able to use for postage tracking. Trusting programs that are capable of routing to potentially unfamiliar third-party sites is always dangerous, and this is one of the many things that you need to think about. You also need to think about third-party software, tracking cookies, unfamiliar search tools, and silent activity. Yes, if you install this toolbar, you will be exposed to all that, and this is why it is a good idea to remove PackageTracking Toolbar from your operating system. Although this toolbar is identical to hundreds of other toolbars created by Mindspark Interactive Network, Inc., you should refer to articles that correspond to every single one of them individually. Read more »

Search.yourradionow.com

Posted by on January 12, 2016 No comments
Search.yourradionow.com

If your browser’s homepage, new tab page, and search provider have been changed to Search.yourradionow.com, then you have to remove, because this search engine is bound to cause you trouble. After analyzing it, our malware analysts have classified it as a browser hijacker. It was classified as such because this search engine is distributed using deceptive techniques and is set to automatically modify your browser’s settings without your consent. This is done to redirect web traffic and subject Internet surfers to potentially unreliable promotional links. Such practices are unacceptable, and so this website is nothing short of malicious. Please continue reading to find out more. Read more »

HiDef Media Player

Posted by on January 12, 2016 No comments
HiDef Media Player

HiDef Media Player advertises itself as a free media player that has hundreds of built-in codecs for playing all kinds of media files. The player itself works on Windows OS only, and many users download and install this piece of software themselves because they believe that they will be able to open all kinds of files, even those that are slightly damaged. We do not say that people cannot use HiDef Media Player; however, they should still know that this software is a typical potentially unwanted application (PUP). In other words, there are several suspicious facts noticed about it. We will provide more information about this media player further in this article. Below the article you will also find the manual removal instructions. Use them in case you decide not to keep HiDef Media Player on board after reading through this article. Read more »

LoadLeader

Posted by on January 11, 2016 No comments
LoadLeader

LoadLeader is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that is published by LLC Audit Firm ACTIVE – AUDIT. This software developer is based in Kiev, Ukraine; however, Ukrainians are not the primary target of this suspicious PUP. The english.xml, русский.xml, and українська.xml files added to the language folder under C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Roaming\LoadLeader\ reveal that the PUP is available in Russian and English as well, which means that it can be spread across the world. Unfortunately, most users who download this program willingly are convinced that it is reliable and beneficial, when, in reality, it deserves elimination. If this suspicious, potentially unwanted program has invaded your operating system, keep reading to learn how to get rid of. Read more »